Business Resources

Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers assistance to entrepreneurs in all stages of the business lifecycle, whether they are beginning their business endeavor or are looking to grow their existing operation. The SBDC provides free one-on-one counseling centered around the business planning process, including financing, market research, marketing strategies, and management and cash flow analysis. Chamber membership is not required to utilize these services. Visit our Business Development Resources page for links to additional resources.

The Small Business Development Center of Ohio (SBDC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sabrina D'Onofrio, 300 Madison Avenue, Ste. 200, Toledo, Ohio by phone at 419-243-8191 to make arrangements.

The 2017 Ohio Business Matchmaker is an event created to help Ohio and surrounding businesses to develop relationships with government buyers and large prime contractors. This event will feature one-on-one matchmaking with agencies and large prime contractors from local, state and federal organizations. The event will also host a small business counseling suite, pre-scheduled matchmaking, breakfast and lunch, and webinar matchmaker preparation series. The Ohio Business Matchmaker allows businesses to either pre-schedule appointments or create their own unscheduled matchmaking the day of the event.